1 Pingin

Features

Issuer	Ireland
Period	Republic (1937-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1940-1968
Value	1 Penny (1 Pingin) (1⁄240)
Currency	Pound (1826-1971)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	9.45 g
Diameter	30.9 mm
Thickness	1.76 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 1971
Number	N# 1406
References	KM# 11, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Sp# 6643 Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Irish harp

Script: Latin (Gaelic)

Lettering:
éire

1968

Translation: Ireland

Designer: Percy Metcalfe

Percy Metcalfe, CVO, RDI, was an English artist sculptor and designer. He is recognised mostly for his coin designs and his contribution to the Ashtead Pottery Collection.

Reverse

Value, hen with chicks

Script: Latin (Gaelic)

Lettering:
1d
pingin PM

Designer: Percy Metcalfe

Percy Metcalfe, CVO, RDI, was an English artist sculptor and designer. He is recognised mostly for his coin designs and his contribution to the Ashtead Pottery Collection.

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Comments

1942 Penny with a chick missing is rare.

See also

• Bird
• Music

• 1 Pingin

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Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 61 Lot 2847	Jun 7, 2022	1941	XF	USD 6.48 (EUR 6.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232220 Lot 63596	May 12, 2022	1942	UNC (NGC MS65 Red)	USD 240.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 61 Lot 2848	Jun 7, 2022	1946	XF	USD 6.48 (EUR 6.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232304 Lot 64509	Jan 19, 2023	1949	UNC (NGC MS65 Red and Brown)	USD 81.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082 Lot 34297	Jan 21, 2020	1968	UNC	USD 408.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082 Lot 34298	Jan 21, 2020	1968	UNC	USD 276.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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